POLICE RENEW APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH OF JYLE MOLLOY MURPHY

Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 27 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing's Major Collision Team are re-appealing for information from the public on the third anniversary of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man Jyle Molloy Murphy's death. About 11.00pm on Sunday, 27 February 2022, Jyle was struck and killed by a vehicle on Pialligo Avenue heading towards Queanbeyan. Police have confirmed Jyle was picked up by a dark coloured sedan while he was on Morshead Drive sometime before 11.00pm th...


MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD SEX OFFENCES

Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 27 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 74-year-old man following an investigation into his alleged abuse of a five year old girl. Police will allege that the man abused the child at his south Canberra residence between 2023 and 2024. On February 19 (2025), police received a report regarding the alleged abuse and commenced an investigation. About 3.45pm yesterday (Wednesday, 26 Febr...


WOMAN SUBJECT TO GOOD BEHAVIOUR ORDER CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED BURGLARY

Belconnen, ACT, Feb. 27 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 26-year-old Turner woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged aggravated burglary at a real estate agency in Braddon yesterday. About 7.10am yesterday morning (Wednesday, 26 February 2025) the woman allegedly used tools to pry two secured lockboxes off the front entrance of the business, which contained a swipe card to the building. The woman is then alleged to have returned at about...


MEDIA STATEMENT: CRISAFULLI GOVERNMENT BOOSTS FUNDING FOR COURTHOUSE UPGRADES TO DELIVER FASTER JUSTICE

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 03:06 PM Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Crisafulli Government boosts funding for courthouse upgrades to deliver faster justice * Crisafulli Government dedicates an extra $5.47 million to upgrade busy courthouses. * Total investment of $48 million will ensure the completion of critical upgrade projects. ...


MEDIA STATEMENT: THE MATILDAS RETURN TO THE GOLD COAST FOR AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2026

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:17 AM Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander The Matildas return to the Gold Coast for AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 * Gold Coast secures Matildas game as part of six matches to be played in major tournament. * Tournament set to generate more than $9 million for Queensland economy. * These matche...


MEDIA STATEMENT: QUARTER OF A CENTURY PLAN TO CULTIVATE QUEENSLAND'S PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 02:27 PM Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett Quarter of a century plan to cultivate Queensland's primary industries * Crisafulli Government collaborates with 250 stakeholders to help shape bold 25-year blueprint for Queensland primary industries. * The blueprint is a critical part ofCrisafulli Government's goal to supercharge sector's output to $30 ...


MEDIA STATEMENT: FINAL CHANCE FOR QUEENSLANDERS TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON 20-YEAR TOURISM PLAN

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:17 PM Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Final chance forQueenslanders to have their say on 20-year tourism plan * Feedback for the visionary 20-year tourism plan Destination 2045: Queensland's Tourism Future closes tomorrow. * Final industry consultation session held in Toowoomba. * Work now st...


MEDIA STATEMENT: A FRESH START FOR QUEENSLAND: CRISAFULLI GOVERNMENT DELIVERS NEW HIGH SCHOOL FOR GRACEMERE

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:13 PM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Government delivers new high school for Gracemere * The Crisafulli Government is delivering on election commitment for a new Gracemere high school with the start of early works. * $10 million funding has been announced to begin early site works, produce ...


MEDIA STATEMENT: CRISAFULLI GOVERNMENT SOUNDS THE HORN FOR HEAVY VEHICLE ROAD SAFETY

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:37 PM Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Crisafulli Government sounds the horn for heavy vehicle road safety * New road safety campaign launched today in partnership with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. * TheCrisafulli Government is focused on delivering Queensland roads that are reliable, efficient, productive, and safe. * The ...


MEDIA STATEMENT: NEW HOUSING ON THE FAST-TRACK IN TOOWOOMBA

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:40 AM Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie New housing on the fast-track in Toowoomba * Crisafulli Government approves 75-home build-to-rent project in Toowoomba. * Development approval unlocks much-needed strategically located housing. * Crisafulli Government is ...